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CASE REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW; CASE OF RAMSEY INVESTMENTS By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: Dennis Sharp of Ramsey Investments is requesting site plan review to construct an industrial building on Lot 1, Block 1, Rarnsey 67 Industrial Park. The development is proposed in 3 phases; Phase I would consist of approximately 20,000 square feet and Phases II and t7I would provide an additional 28,000 square feet. Northwest Steel Fabricators will be leasing approximately 70% of the fa-st phase development and the balance of the facility would be leased for warehousing and manufacturing. Observations: On August 1, 1990, the City received an application from Ramsey Investments for site plan approval for a facility to be constructed on Lot 1, Block 1, Ramsey 67 Industrial Park. On August 23, 1990, the Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the site plan and recommended approval with one access onto Industry Avenue and two accesses onto Tungsten Su'eet as proposed. As you will note, the City,Engineer's review dated August 17, 1990 indicates that an access onto Industry Avenue will reqmre a variance and Anoka County approval. Anoka County is recommending denial of an access onto Industry Avenue but indicates that the City has the authority to override the County's recommendation with justification. City Staff will be meeting with the Anoka County Engineering Department on Friday, September 7, 1990, to resolve Ramsey Investments' proposal for accesses from Lot I, Block 1, Ramsey 67 Industrial Park and discuss accesses onto County roads in general. In addition, the City Engineer's review of August 17, 1990, indicated that the northerly access onto Tungsten would have to be relocated a minimum of 300 feet south of the centerline of Industry Avenue. As a result of discussions with the Planning and Zoning Commission, it was determined that a 100 foot distance requirement between business accesses and intersections with collector or major thoroughfares is reasonable and it is anticipated that City Code will be amended accordingly. The only other outstanding item with reference to the City Engineer's review of August 17, 1990, in addition to accesses, is necessary revisions to the grading and drainage plan. The applicant, Mr. Dennis Sharp, has received instructions from the City Engineering Department and is making necessary revisions to the grading and drainage plan. Ramsey Invesm~ents has also applied for tax increment financing to construct Tungsten Sn'eet and extend sewer and water to the property. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) Site location map Site Plan City Engineer's review dated August 17, 1990 Proposed site plan development permit (will be drafted following the September 7 meeting with the Anoka County Engineering Department and available at the meeting)